In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
You had your chance
There's no reason to cry about it now
You changed your plans
Hope that's still more important to you now
No, I don't wanna talk
You better know that this is all your fault
I hope you know that this is all your fault
You can't look back
All that shit doesn't matter anymore
You're way off track
Why do you think about it
Why do you sing about it
Why do you care at all
Man, I don't know what I can say
It's like she can't appreciate me
And it makes me feel so Goddamn small
I try to tell you but I've got no voice
And you won't listen so I have no choice
It's time for you to move on without me
Just don't forget that this is all your fault
All your fault
You can't come back
Things could never be the same as before
Can't have me anymore
You say I'm going nowhere
And that's what makes me keep dreamin'
You wish I would just shut up
And that's what makes me keep screamin'
You tell me to watch my step
Instead I'm falling out of love
I thought you were all that I had
But without you I've got it all
Why do you think about it
Why do you sing about it
Why do you care at all
Man, I don't know what else to say
It's like she can't appreciate the things
She knows will make her feel so tall
There's no reason to cry about it now
You changed your plans
Hope that's still more important to you now
No, I don't wanna talk
You better know that this is all your fault
I hope you know that this is all your fault
You can't look back
All that shit doesn't matter anymore
You're way off track
Why do you think about it
Why do you sing about it
Why do you care at all
Man, I don't know what I can say
It's like she can't appreciate me
And it makes me feel so Goddamn small
I try to tell you but I've got no voice
And you won't listen so I have no choice
It's time for you to move on without me
Just don't forget that this is all your fault
All your fault
You can't come back
Things could never be the same as before
Can't have me anymore
You say I'm going nowhere
And that's what makes me keep dreamin'
You wish I would just shut up
And that's what makes me keep screamin'
You tell me to watch my step
Instead I'm falling out of love
I thought you were all that I had
But without you I've got it all
Why do you think about it
Why do you sing about it
Why do you care at all
Man, I don't know what else to say
It's like she can't appreciate the things
She knows will make her feel so tall
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THiS SONG!!! how awesome is the beginning?!?! VERY AWESOME!! mkay.. that's all.
Wow I cant believe not a lot of people have commented on this song--the lyrics are awesome. Its about telling the person you have wanted for so long that they had their chance but its to late now.
i luv this song its gr8 n i luv plain white t's!!!!
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omg all there songs are great!! the lyrics just mean so much!! this is such a great band!!
"It's like she can't appreaciate me And it made me feel so god damn small"
I love those lines.